Born of hopes and untold fears,
And lengthy thoughts combining,
These unsold tales both unseen and shared
Have hidden hearts worth finding.

So search through the hearts, hopes and fears,
Search for love and search for fears.
See the beauties, sharp and sheer,
Split the tales apart!
And find the broken hearts!

Beautiful! Powerful! Dangerous! Untold!
Words have magic can’t be controlled!
Stronger than one, stronger than ten,
Stronger than a hundred men!

Born of hopes and untold fears,
And lengthy thoughts combining,
These unsold tales both unseen and shared
Have hidden hearts worth finding.

So search through the hearts, hopes and fears,
Search for love and search for tears,
There’s beauty and there’s danger here.
Split the tales apart!
And find the broken heart…

Heavily adapted from Disney's 'Frozen Heart', the opening song in Frozen

I'm a huge fan of How to Train Your Dragon and especially the TV Series.

My favourite characters in the HTTYD Universe are: Viggo Grimborn, because he's amazing and clever, Dagur the Deranged because he actually knows a lot about life, Ruffnut and Tuffnut because they've got an amazing sibling relationship, and Hiccup Haddock because he always has a comeback.

Favourite quotes:

"I've spent my whole life hunting dragons, killing them, and I've come to respect them as equals. You taught me that, Hiccup." Viggo, RTTE

"But, you see, in "Maces and Talons," as in life, the line between good and evil is often unclear. Black and white can become gray so easily. What one soul considers evil, another might consider righteous." Viggo, RTTE

"Accepting defeat is the most difficult, but necessary part of competition." Viggo, RTTE

"We may be adversaries, Hiccup, but my respect for you is beyond what I could possibly put into words." Viggo, RTTE

"Oh, Hiccup, you have many admirable qualities, but ruthlessness is not one of them. You are too good, too pure, too innocent, which will get you or someone you love killed." Viggo, RTTE

"A spoon? They're dropping spoons? Why are they dropping spoons? What does this mean!? Could this be a spoon of surrender?" -Dagur, DoB

"No Hiccup-y barbs? Quips? Snappy comebacks? But I really love those! We've developed such a nice shorthand, you and I." Dagur, RTTE

"Dagur: A man knows his dragon. Am I right, brother? Hiccup: I have to agree" Dagur and Hiccup, RTTE.

"I don't know if you've noticed, but people in my family can get a little fixated on things, like ruling an archipelago, controlling a Skrill, killing you." Dagur, RTTE

" Well most of im'." Gobber, HTTYD

"You do have a connection with him, Hiccup Haddock. I do not understand it, but I cannot deny it." Mala, RTTE

"When one leads, one is looked upon for all answers, some of which they haven't yet found." Mala, RTTE

"You will kiss this boot!" Dagur, DOB

"Sometimes the trappers trap can trap the trapper!" Dagur, DOB, Hiccup, RTTE

"The chicken is not amused" Tuffnut, RTTE

"Oh! I am hurt! I am very much hurt!" Tuffnut, pretty much everywhere.

"If Viggo, you go." Ruffnut, RTTE

"My Snotlout is courageous, my Snotlout is brave, my Snotlout is . . . leaving?" Mala, RTTE

"We are older, stronger, braver, and, in some cases, wiser. Like I said, in some cases." Hiccup, RTTE

"We return to Berk, ready for anything, ready for anyone, ready to fight for our dragons, and they are ready to fight for us," Hiccup, RTTE

"Viggo is alive. That's bad. He's got the Dragon Eye. That, too, is bad." Hiccup, RTTE

*Copy-and-paste profile things*

If you like Viggo Grimborn and wish he didn't die, copy and paste this into your profile.

If you have a story in your head, copy and paste this into your profile.

If you ever wished you could talk to animals or be an animal, copy and paste this into your profile.

If you hear voices of the characters in your head...copy and paste this on your profile.

If you wish that a fictional character was real, copy and paste this to your profile.

If you've been on the computer for hours on end, reading numerous fanfictions, copy this onto your profile.

If you spend multiple hours each day reading or writing or a combination of both...copy and paste this on your profile.

If you have your own little world, copy and paste this into your profile.

If you actually enjoy reading, copy this into your profile. (You mean something people don't?! Are they crazy?)

If you are of the opinion that everyone is entitled to their own opinion, copy this into your profile.

If you enjoy books about dragons, copy this into your profile.

If you enjoy fantasy in general, copy this into your profile

If you think How To Train Your Dragon is awesome, copy paste this on your profile.

If you KNOW How To Train Your Dragon is awesome, copy and paste this on your profile

If you think the twins are the most hilarious thing that has ever happened to HTTYD, copy and paste this onto your profile.

If you've watched HTTYD and HTTYD 2 at least 10 times, copy and paste this on to your profile.

If you're one of those people who get excited when you see just two reviews, paste this into your profile.

If you get way too excited for books, movies, etc. to come out, copy this into your profile.

If sometimes your fanfics seem to write themselves, copy this into your profile.

If you're looking at these copy and paste things and thinking: I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE!, copy and paste this into your profile!

If you have ever seen a movie (or show) so many times that you can quote it word for word, and you do so at random moments, copy and paste this in your profile.

If you have ever forgotten what you were going to say, right before you say it, copy this into your profile.

If you actually take the time to read copy and pastes, copy this onto your profile.

If you should be doing homework right now, copy this into your profile.

If you have ever pushed on a door that said pull or vise versa copy this into your profile.

If you are over the age of 12 and still watch cartoon network, disney channel ect., and are proud of it, copy this into your profile.

If you're against racism, prejuice, discrimination, or even stereotype, copy and paste this to your profile.

If you solidly believe that the Green Death(movie) is a female, copy this into your profile.

If your profile is long, copy and paste this to make it longer.

If you want animal neglect and abuse to stop then copy and paste this onto your profile and add your name to the list: Saphirabrightscale, Megadracosaurus, HiccupandShermanLover, Massive HTTYD Fan

If you believe racism is wrong, copy and paste this into your profile.

If you are bored and like to write stuff, copy and paste this onto your profile.

If you're against animal cruelty, copy and paste this to your profile.

If you want to see the world someday, copy and paste this into your profile.

If you want to be a writer someday, copy and paste this into your profile

If you think that Toothless is the awesomest dragon character in HTTYD, copy paste this on your profile.

If you have a tendency to talk to yourself post this in your profile.

If you believe that eating people is wrong, copy and paste this into your profile.

If you want more HTTYD stories about them finding Fanfic, copy and paste this into your profile.

If you have ever become so obsessed with something that it is NOT even funny anymore and people think you’re insane, copy this into your profile.

If you think Hiccup is really really really really really awesome, copy and paste this on your profile.

If you've ever really wanted to give a certain cartoon character a hug, copy and paste this on your profile.

IF YOU THINK HICCUP IS A MASTER OF SASS, COPY AND PASTE THIS ONTO YOUR PROFILE!

If you can't wait for HTTYD 3, then copy and paste this on your profile.

If you've ever wished you could go into a book and strangle some of the characters for being so incredibly dumb, copy and paste this into your profile.

If you talk back to the TV, copy this into your profile.

Did you know the average American only reads three books a year? If you don't believe that it's even possible to read that little, copy and paste this onto your profile.

If You're Proud To Be A Dragon Lover
Stick This On Your Page

98 percent of the teenage population does or has tried smoking pot. If you're one of the 2 percent who hasn't, copy and paste this in your profile.

If you've ever wished that dragons exist in our time, copy and paste this into your profile. (That would be so cool!)

If you have a story stuck in your head, copy and paste this into your profile.

If you are a teenager, copy and paste this into your profile.

If you are obsessed with fanfiction, copy this into your profile

If you wanna go back to the Viking age, copy and paste this into your profile. (I so wish for that!)

If you've ever copied and pasted something into your profile, copy and paste this into your profile.

If you read this, copy this into your profile.

If you think that Writer's Block sucks, copy and paste this into your profile copy and paste this into your profile. (Well we're writers. It's an occupational hazard.)

If you can't wait for the HTTYD and CWACOM sequels, then copy and paste this on your profile. (has no clue what CWACOM is...)

If you think that Toothless is the awesomest dragon character in HTTYD, copy paste this on your profile. (Yes! And the cutest!)

If you're hopelessly addicted to chocolate, paste this into your profile. (I can't help it! They're so good!)

If you think Toothless is cute as a cat. Copy and paste this onto your profile.

If you realize that by joining this site, you are a part of something special, paste this into your profile.

If you read people's profiles looking for things to copy and paste into your profile, copy and paste this into your profile. (Yeah I do that alot.)

If you haven't died yet, copy and paste this onto your profile. (Umm I think I know if I have.)

If you think that child abuse is wrong and should be stopped completely, copy and past this into your profile. (I hate child abuse! IT SO CRUEL!)

If you have ever thought of something funny and started laughing aloud copy and paste this into your profile. (I do that loads of times.)

If you've ever wished you could go into a book,and join the fun in the adventure copy and paste this into your profile. (So do!)

If you can raed tihs, cpoy tihs itno yuor polrfie, and sea if ohtres can raed it.

If you have ever laughed at something that you wouldn't normally laugh at because it was really late at night, copy this into your profile.

If you ever wondered who made up all the 'copy this into your profile' thingies then COPY THIS INTO YOUR PROFILE!

If you have ever said something that has nothing to do with the current conversation, copy and paste this into your profile.

If you can read this message, you are blessed because over two billion people in the world cannot read at all: I cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid. Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit a porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Amzanig huh? Yaeh and I awlyas toghuht slpeling was ipmorantt! tahts so cool! If you could read that put it in your profile!

*D* put this
*R* on your
*E* page if you
*A* prefer your
*M* imagination
*S* over reality

Friends will make plans with your parents before they come to your house.

Best friends will barge through the door and yell, “I’M HOME!”

Friends ask you to write down your number for them.

Best friends have you on speed dial.

Friends have to be told not to tell anyone.

Best friends already know not to tell.

Friends will help you when you’re lost.

Best friends will give you bad directions and screw with your compass.

Friends will find you your Prince Charming.

Best friends will find him, kidnap him, and then bring him to you.

Friends borrow your stuff for a few days and then return it.

Best friends have had your stuff for so long they’ve forgotten it’s yours.

Friends will leave when they feel insulted.

Best friends will forgive you even if you don’t know what you said wrong.

Friends will ask you if you’re okay when you’re crying.

Best friends will cry with you and then go beat up the sorry loser who made you cry.

Friends will offer you a soda.

Best friends will dump theirs on you.

Friends will console you when your house catches on fire.

Best friends will roast marshmallows and talk about that dream they had when they were six.

Friends tell you that you look nice.

Best friends will tell you that your outfit is cool *sarcastically* and help you find a new one ten minutes before the get-together starts.

Friends roll their eyes when you start rambling yet again about your new fanfiction (the fourth time that night).

Best friends start rambling with you.

Friends smile amusedly when you get obsessed with something.

Best friends get obsessed with you.

Friends say "See you later!"

Best friends say "I LUUUHHVVV you!!! DON'T LEEAVVE!" and tackle/hugs you.

Friends forgive you.

Best friends hold a fake grudge against you until you let them borrow a hair band.

Friends tell jokes with you.

Best friends have countless inside jokes with you.

Friends think you’re insane for jumping off a roof into a tree.

Best friends are jumping right after you.

Friends come over every couple of months for a sleepover.

Best friends are your weekend boarders.

Friends call you crazy for running through the bleachers yelling, “IT’S PICKLE TIME!”

Best friends say, "NO. IT'S CUCUMBER TIME!" and then run with you.

Friends will be crying at your funeral.

Best friends will be sitting in jail for killing the guy who murdered you.

Friends will ignore this.

Best friends will repost this stuff!

NORMAL PEOPLE: say "shut up or I'll tell on you!"
HTTYD FANS: say "shut up or I'll get my dragon to sit on you!"

NORMAL PEOPLE: think that HTTYD fans are crazy
HTTYD FANS: know that normal people aren't themselves

NORMAL PEOPLE: when being chased yell "HELP ME, SOMEBODY!"
HTTYD FANS: when being chased call their dragon for help

NORMAL PEOPLE: get nervous/scared during thunderstorms
HTTYD FANS: yell "NIGHT FURY, GET DOWN!"

NORMAL PEOPLE: would choose somewhere sunny to go for vacation
HTTYD FANS: would try and find Berk

NORMAL PEOPLE: don't have this on their profile
HTTYD FANS: MUST have this on their profile!

NORMAL PEOPLE: Hear a shriek and ignore it
HTTYD FANS: hear a shriek and yell "NIGHT FURY! GET DOWN!"

NORMAL PEOPLE: see a mini Toothless figurine and say "eh, it's just a piece of plastic"
HTTYD FANS: see a mini Toothless figurine and scream "Oh my word! That is the cutest thing EVER! I must have it NOW!!!!!!!!!"

NORMAL PEOPLE: when asked what they need while fighting a dragon will say a weapon
HTTYD FANS: a doctor?! Plus 5 speed?! A shield!

NORMAL PEOPLE: don't know the stats for the different dragons
HTTYD FANS: Deadly Nadder: Speed 8, Armor 16. Hideous Zippleback: plus 11, stealth x2. Monstrous Nightmare: firepower 15. Terrible Terror: Attack 8, venom 12. Gronckle: jaw strength 8 (thank you, Fishlegs)

NORMAL PEOPLE: When asked how to defeat a dragon without killing it will not know.
HTTYD FANS: will instantly know to show them an eel, scratched them under their chin, give them some dragon-nip or reflect the light off something to let them chase it.

NORMAL PEOPLE: saw the HTTYD movie once in the cinema and maybe once at home.
HTTYD FANS: watch the movie again and again until they can recite every line off by heart (Example: *changes to Scottish accent* Excuse me, barmaid, I believe you brought me the wrong offspring. I ordered an extra large boy with beefy arms, extra guts and glory on the side. This here, this is a talking fishbone!)

NORMAL PEOPLE: whistle a popular song while they work
HTTYD FANS: whistle the HTTYD theme while they work YESSS!!!!!

NORMAL PEOPLE: will give whatever they can to people as gifts
HTTYD FANS: will never under ANY CIRCUMSTANCES give a Gronckle's egg to someone.

NORMAL PEOPLE: when telling someone to change their ways, will be nice about it.
HTTYD FANS: will say, "You've got to stop all...this."

NORMAL PEOPLE: when in danger, "we ain't gonna live!"
HTTYD FANS: "chances of survival are dwindling into single digits now..."

NORMAL PEOPLE: don't really care what they use for a belt buckle
HTTYD FANS: will never use anything bone-like.EVER.

Normal people: if you want to get yourself killed, jump off a cliff or stab yourself or something

HTTYD: if you want to get yourself killed, go with the Gronckle.

NORMAL PEOPLE: wisest quote - 'Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is to not stop questioning' - Albert Einstein
HTTYD FANS: 'Turns out all we need is a little more of...this' - Stoic the Vast

NORMAL PEOPLE: will ignore this
HTTYD fans: will post this into their profile and add their name to the list before the Red Death gets them

(Copied and pasted from Jacqueline4602's profile)

From Black Night Wolf's profile

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copy-pasted from Mudsbreath's profile

Once upon a time there was a beautiful princess. She was kind, caring and polite like all princesses were. She lived in a castle far far away. One day while picking flowers a dragon captured her and took her to it's lair that was hidden far from the kingdom. She stayed with the dragon for months. Then one day a handsome knight in shining armor came and shouted "FEAR NOT FAIR MAIDEN! FOR I AM HEAR TO RESCUE YOU FROM THIS FOUL BEAST!"95% of girls who would be the princess would scream "MY HERO!" if your one of the 5% percent who would say "No thanks I'm good here." copy and paste this onto your profile.

Say No To Racism

A white man said, "Colored people are not allowed here." The black man turned around and stood up. He then said: "Listen sir...when I was born I was BLACK. When I grew up I was BLACK. When I'm sick I'm BLACK. When I go in the sun I'm BLACK. When I'm cold I'm BLACK. When I die I'll be BLACK. But you sir, when you are born you're PINK. When you grow up you're WHITE. When you're sick, you're GREEN. When you go in the sun you turn RED. When you're cold you turn BLUE. And when you die you turn PURPLE. And you have the nerve to call me colored?"

The black man then sat back down and the white man walked away. Put this on your page if you hate racism

Six Truths in Life

1. You cannot stick your tongue out and look up at the ceiling at the same time: a physical imposibility

2. All idiots, after reading this will try it

3. And discover that it's a lie

4. You are smiling now because you are an idiot.

5. You will soon post this on your profile for another idiot to see.

6. There is still a smile on your face.

TO ALL BULLIES OUT THERE:

See that girl you just called fat?

She is starving herself

You know that girl you just called ugly?

She spends hours putting on makeup hoping people will like her.

That boy you just tripped?

He is abused enough at home

See that old man you made fun of because of his scars?

He fought for your country.

See that young boy you just made fun of for always being sick?

He has to walk home in the snow because his family is too poor.

That guy you just made fun of for crying?

His mother is dying

Re-post if you are against bullying. I bet 99% of you won't, but re-post this if you are the 1% with a heart.

If you have ever cried when your favorite character died/almost died, copy and paste this into your profile.

98 percent of authors confuse "you're" and "your". If you're one of the 2 percent who knows how to tell them apart, copy and paste this into your profile.

YOUR GUY SIDE

You love hoodies.
You love jeans.
Dogs are better than cats.
It's hilarious when people get hurt.
You've played with/against boys on a team.
Shopping is torture
Sad movies suck.
You own/ed an X-Box
Played with Hotwheels as a kid.
At some point in time you wanted to be a firefighter.
You own/ed a DS, PS2, or Sega.
You used to be obsessed with Power Rangers.
You watch sports on TV. (Depends on who's playing)
Gory movies are cool.
You go to your dad for advice.
You own like a trillion baseball caps.
You like going to high-school football games. (Mainly because my cousin and I love messing up the cheerleaders routines.)
You used to/do collect football/baseball cards.
Baggy pants are cool to wear. (Only if they aren't falling)
It's kinda weird to have sleep-overs with a bunch of people
Green, black, red, blue, or silver are one of your favorite colors.
You love to go crazy and not care what people think.
Sports are fun. (Some of them)
Talk with food in your mouth.
Sleep with your socks on at night. (Sometimes)

Total: 14

YOUR GIRL SIDE:

You wear lip gloss/stick.
You love to shop.
You wear eyeliner.
You wear the color pink a lot.
Go to your mom for advice.
You consider cheerleading a sport.
You hate wearing the color black.
You like hanging out at the mall.
You like getting manicures and/or pedicures.
You like wearing jewelry.
Skirts are a big part of your wardrobe.
Shopping is one of your favorite hobbies.
You don't like the movie Star Wars. (Honestly, I never watched it.)
You were in gymnastics/dance.
It takes you around/more than one hour to shower, get dresses, and make-up.
You smile a lot more than you should.
You have more than 10 pairs of shoes.
You care about what you look like. (Partly, but not obsessed with changing my looks.)
You like wearing dresses when you can.
You like wearing body spray/perfume/cologne.
You love the movies.
You used to play with dolls as a kid. (Hey, my brother used to as well.)
Like putting make-up on someone else for the joy/joke of it.
Like being the star of everything.

Total: 7

Winner: MY BOY SIDE!

Murphy's 15 Other laws...

1. Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear
bright until you hear them speak.

2. A fine is a tax for doing wrong. A tax is a fine for doing well.

3. He who laughs last thinks slowest.

4. A day without sunshine is like. . . well, night.

5. Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine.

6. Those who live by the sword get shot by those who don't.

7. Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool.

8. The 50-50-90 rule: Anytime you have a 50-50 chance of getting
something right, there's a 90 percent probability you'll get it wrong.

9. It is said that if you line up all the cars in the world end-to-end,
someone would be stupid enough to try to pass them.

10. If the shoe fits, get another one just like it.

11. The things that come to those who wait, may be the things left by
those who got there first.

12. Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach a man to fish
and he will sit in a boat all day drinking beer.

13. Flashlight: A case for holding dead batteries.

14. The shin bone is a device for finding furniture in the dark.

15. When you go into court, you are putting yourself in the hands of
twelve people who weren't smart enough to get out of jury duty.

Try Not to Cry

Mommy...Johnny brought a gun to school,

He told his friends that it was cool,

And when he pulled the trigger back,

It shot with a great, huge crack.

Mommy, I was a good girl, I did what I was told,

I went to school, I got straight A's, I even got the gold!

When I went to school that day,

I never said good-bye.

I'm sorry that I had to go, But Mommy, please don't cry.

When Johnny shot the gun, he hit me and another,

And all because Johnny, got the gun from his brother.

Mommy, please tell Daddy; That I love him very much,

And please tell Zack, my boyfriend, that it wasn't just a crush.

And tell my little sister; That she is the only one now,

And tell my dear sweet grandmother; I'll be waiting for her now

And tell my wonderful friends; That they always were the best

Mommy, I'm not the first, I'm no better than the rest

Mommy, tell my teachers; I won't show up for class,

And never to forget this, And please don't let this pass

Mommy, why'd it have to be me? No one, though. deserves this.

But mommy, it's not fair, I left without a kiss.

And Mommy tell the doctors; I know that they really did try

I think I even saw one doctor, trying not to cry.

Mommy, I'm slowly dying, with a bullet in my chest,

But Mommy please remember, I'm in heaven with the rest

When I heard that great, big crack, I ran as fast as I could

please listen to me if you would,

I wanted to go to college, I wanted to try things that were new

I guess I'm not going with Daddy, On that trip to the new zoo

I wanted to get married, I wanted to have a kid,

I wanted to be an actress, I really wanted to live.

But Mommy I must go now, The time is getting late,

Mommy, tell my Zack, I'm sorry I to cancel the date.

I love you Mommy, I always have, I know you know its true

And Mommy all I need to say is, "Mommy, I love you"

In Memory of The Columbine & Virginia Tech
Students Who Were Lost

Please if you would,
Don't smash this on the ground.

If you pass this on,

Maybe people will cry,

Just keep this in your heart,

For the people who didn't get to say "Good-bye".

Now you have 2 choices,

1) Pass this on, and show people you care, repost as
"Try Not To Cry"
2) Don't send it, and you have just proven how
cold-hearted you really are...

Its ok to cry, I cried, so can you

If you almost cried while you read thiscopy this to your profile, and add your name to the list; Mysterious Miracle, Silverdiamond23, Peridot Tears, Katie Ladmoore, Moonstream-Warrior, Spottedpaw13, xXJedi Knight BlazeXx, InkWeaverabc, Saphirabrightscale, jessicacity101drawingmaster, HiccupandShermanLover, Massive HTTYD Fan

If you did cried while you read this, copy this to your profile, and add your name to the list; btafpa

PLEASE READ.

I was walking around in a Target store, when I saw a cashier hand this little boy some money back.

The boy couldn't have been more than 5 or 6 years old.

The cashier said, "I'm sorry, but you don't have enough money to buy this doll."

Then the little boy turned to the old woman next to him: ''Granny, are you sure I don't have enough money?''

The old lady replied: ''You know that you don't have enough money to buy this doll, my dear.''

Then she asked him to stay there for just 5 minutes while she went to look a round. She left quickly.

The little boy was still holding the doll in his hand.

Finally, I walked toward him and I asked him who he wished to give this doll to.

"It's the doll that my sister loved most and wanted so much for Christmas. She was sure that Santa Claus would bring it to her."

I replied to him that maybe Santa Claus would bring it to her afterall, and not to worry.

But he replied to me sadly. "No, Santa Claus can't bring it to her where she is now. I have to give the doll to my mommy so that she can give it to my sister when she goes there."

His eyes were so sad while saying this. "My sister has gone to be with God. Daddy says that Mommy is going to see God very soon too, so I thought that she could take the doll with her to give it to my sister.''

My heart nearly stopped.

The little boy looked up at me and said: "I told daddy to tell mommy not to go yet. I need her to wait until I come back from the mall."

Then he showed me a very nice photo of him where he was laughing. He then told me "I want mommy to take my picture with her so she won't

forget me. I love my mommy and I wish she doesn't have to leave me, but daddy says that she has to go to be with my little sister."

Then he looked again at the doll with sad eyes, very quietly.

I quickly reached for my wallet and said to the boy. "Suppose we check again, just in case you do have enough money for the doll?''

"OK," he said, "I hope I do have enough." I added some of my money to his without him seeing and we started to count it. There was enough for

the doll and even some spare money.

The little boy said: "Thank you God for giving me enough money!"

Then he looked at me and added, "I asked last night before I went to sleep for God to make sure I had enough money to buy this doll, so that

mommy could give it to my sister. He heard me!''

"I also wanted to have enough money to buy a white rose for my mommy, but I didn't dare to ask God for too much. But He gave me enough to buy the doll and a white rose.''

"My mommy loves white roses."

A few minutes later, the old lady returned and I left with my basket.

I finished my shopping in a totally different state from when I started. I couldn't get the little boy out of my mind.

Then I remembered a local newspaper article two days ago, which mentioned a drunk man in a truck, who hit a car occupied by a young woman and a little girl.

The little girl died right away, and the mother was left in a critical state. The family had to decide whether to pull the plug on the life-sustaining machine, because the young woman would not be able to recover from the coma. Was this the family of the little boy?

Two days after this encounter with the little boy, I read in the newspaper that the young woman had passed away.

I couldn't stop myself as I bought a bunch of white roses and I went to the funeral home where the body of the young woman was exposed for people to see and make last wishes before her burial.

She was there, in her coffin, holding a beautiful white rose in her hand with the photo of the little boy and the doll placed over her chest.

I left the place, teary-eyed, feeling that my life had been changed forever.. The love that the little boy had for his mother and his sister

is still, to this day, hard to imagine. And in a fraction of a second, a drunk driver had taken all this away from him.

Now you have 2 choices:

1) Repost this message.

2) Ignore it like it never touched your heart

(It isn't my story, I copied it from HiccupHaddockLover's profile)

Fandom is focus.

Fandom is obsession.

Fandom is insatiable consumption.

Fandom is sitting for hours in front of a TV screen a movie screen a computer screen with a comic book a novel on your lap.

Fandom is eyestrain and carpal tunnel syndrome and not enough exercise and staying up way, way past your bedtime.

Fandom is people in the closet, people out and proud, people in costumes, people in T-shirts with slogans only fifty others would understand.

Fandom is a loud dinner conversation scaring the waiter and every table nearby.

Fandom is you in Germany and me in the US and him in Australia and her in Japan.

Fandom is a sofabed in New York, a roadtrip to Oxnard, a friend behind a face in London.

Fandom talks past timezones and accents and backgrounds.

Fandom is conversation.

Communication.

Contact.

Fandom is drama.

Fandom is melodrama.

Fandom is high school.

Fandom is Snacky's law and Godwin's law and Murphy's law.

Fandom is smarter than you.

Fandom is stupider than you.

Fandom is five arguments over and over and over again.

Fandom is the first time you've ever had them.

Fandom is female.

Fandom is male.

Fandom lets female play at being male.

Fandom bends gender, straight, gay, prude, promiscuous.

Fandom is fantasy.

Fandom doesn't care about norms or taboos or boundaries.

Fandom cares too much about norms and taboos and boundaries.

Fandom is not real life.

Fandom is closer than real life.

Fandom is shipping, never shipping, het, slash, gen, none of the above, more than the above.

Fandom is love for characters you didn't create.

Fandom is recreating the characters you didn't create.

Fandom is appropriation, subversion, dissention.

Fandom is adoration, extrapolation, imitation.

Fandom is dissection, criticism, interpretation.

Fandom is changing, experimenting, attempting.

Fandom is creating.

Fandom is drawing, painting, vidding: nine seasons in four minutes of love.

Fandom is words, language, authoring.

Fandom is essays, stories, betas, parodies, filks, zines, usenet posts, blog posts, message board posts, emails, chats, petitions, wank, concrit, feedback, recs.

Fandom is writing for the first time since you were twelve.

Fandom is finally calling yourself a writer.

Fandom is signal and response.

Fandom is a stranger moving you to tears, anger, laughter.

Fandom is you moving a stranger to speak.

Fandom is distraction.

Fandom is endangering your job, your grades, your relationships, your bank account.

Fandom gets no work done.

Fandom is too much work.

Fandom was/is just a phase.

Fandom could never be just a phase.

Fandom is where you found a friend, a sister, a kindred spirit.

Fandom is where you found a talent, a love, a reason.

Fandom is where you found yourself.

From DarkHorseBlueSky's profile.